The Science of Oceans: The Watery Truth About 72 Percent of Our Planet's Surface

by Fiona Macdonald

From tides to marine life, it is an eye-opening introduction to the nature of oceans and what they contribute to life on Earth. The surface of our planet Earth is more than two thirds (72 percent) covered by water. We call small stretches of water "seas" and larger expanses "oceans," but they are all part of one gigantic World Ocean that is moving and changing-and affecting our lives-all the time. Without seas and oceans, we would not survive. But where did all this water come from? What does it do? Why do we need it?This fascinating guide to the world's oceans combines fact-packed, easy-to-read text with colorful and quirky illustrations.

Genres: Nonfiction

32 pages, Hardcover

Published February 1, 2018

About the author

Fiona Macdonald studied history at Cambridge University and at the University of East Anglia. She has taught in schools, adult education and university, and is the author of numerous books for children on historical topics.